Casablanca and the mystical Moroccan influence

Imagine the blend of African, Berber, and Islamic culture. Cold colourful tiles underfoot and plush cushions in richly textured fabrics lie on cedar moucharabi furniture. Pierced metal, coloured glass and brass lamps hanging overhead. Seating, tables, and accessories are shaped in hexagonal, octagonal and arched forms and patterns.

Terrace fountain

Soothing turquoise of these tiles

John Paul and Talitha Getty in Morocco

 I was always fascinated by John Paul and Talitha Getty.  They lived the absolute hippy lifestyle of the rich in Morocco entertaining the jet set and indulging in everything that the 70s had to offer - sex, drugs and rock & roll.  Sadly, Talitha died of a heroin overdose. However I thought she never looked as stunning in this Lichfield photograph taken on the rooftop of their home in Casablanca.

Beautiful tilework around the pool!

Blue on blue....very soulful

Modern twist on the Moroccan theme

I can't get enough COLOUR

Beautiful peacocks

A plain old set - now a wallpapered delight!

Look at this museum floor - all done by Nikko pen!

Brazil art piece

Some days are just plain GREY.  So on those days, it is always great to get inspiration from colourful design.  I'm obsessed with the museum floor, which is just painted concrete then an artist went through and drew circles entirely by nikko pen!  Makes me want to go home and paint my floors with Nikko pen!

Struttin' like a peacock

You know what? I can remember as a child being told peacock feathers and peacocks were bad luck. Well...I'm going to flout convention and put it out there. I love peacocks real and ornamental. Go on...chastise me if you must. But really, they are quite beautiful.